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Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD

(Dr. Steven P. Tropello, MD)

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine and Adult Critical Care
University of Virginia School of Medicine (2007)
Professional interests include: tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion), thoracostomy, chest pain, and more.
400 West 7th St Null
Frederick, MD 21701

Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD is an emergency medicine doctor in Baltimore, MD specializing in emergency medicine and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, University of Maryland Medical System, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, Frederick Health, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MedStar Health.

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Office Locations

110 S Paca Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 328-8025
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201 E University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218
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Frederick Health

400 West 7th St Null
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 566-3300
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515 Fairmount Avenue Suite 500
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 494-1662
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5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
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University of Maryland Medical System

7601 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 337-1000
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MedStar Health

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237
(443) 777-7000
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Some issues Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD can help you with:

Blood Transfusion

Blood transfusions typically treat those who experience a substantial loss of blood from an injury or surgical procedure, or those who suffer from conditions that alter the blood supply or blood components. For example, a blood transfusion may contribute additional red blood cells to someone with anemia, a condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells. Other conditions may include:

  • Hemophilia (blood clotting disorder)
  • Leukemia
  • Liver disease
  • Sickle cell disease (misshapen red blood cells)
  • Thrombocytopenia (lack of platelets)

When a patient has sufficient blood volume and lacks one or more components, a complete blood count (CBC) test can help determine if a patient requires a transfusion by measuring four blood components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin. If any of the patient's component counts is significantly below a standard range, the patient will likely need a blood transfusion. The complete blood count test uses a needle to extract a small amount of blood for testing.

Blood transfusion recipients should be tested for their blood type, which is one of four different types: type A, B, AB, or O. Patients with A, B, and O blood can only receive a blood donation matching their blood type or of O blood, which is known as the universal donor. Those with AB blood are considered "universal recipients"; they may receive A, B, AB, or O blood. Further complicating blood types is the presence or absence of the RhD antigen, adding a positive or negative modifier that should also be considered. Incompatible blood donations may cause transfusion sickness, such as a hemolytic reaction, where the body fights the donated red blood cells.

In certain emergency or trauma situations, medical teams often do not perform a complete blood count (CBC) test or blood type test. In those cases, patients are often given O negative blood, which is universally accepted. Some patients have their blood type on a medical card or bracelet, allowing emergency medical teams to issue compatible blood without testing.

Transfusions are performed by inserting a needle attached to an intravenous line (IV) into a vein in the body. This IV line is attached to a bag of blood that steadily dispenses blood into the patient's bloodstream. The type, volume, and components of donated blood depend on the patient's condition and needs. After the transfusion is complete, patients are generally permitted to resume normal activity, unless prohibited by a condition or injury. Some patients may experience bruising or soreness around the area that the needle was inserted.

At times, a second complete blood count test is performed to determine if the transfusion has brought patients' component counts to normal levels. Some patients may require multiple blood transfusions to reach a healthy blood volume and blood component count.

Once patients' blood volumes and components reach sufficient levels, they will generally begin to feel better. Patients of all ages, from newborn infants to elderly adults, can receive a blood transfusion.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.

Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.

A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.

Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 14
hospital care 19
inpatient care 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD.

Gender
Male 74
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 107
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 16
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 54
Dementia 15
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 25
inpatient care 25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD.

Gender
Male 73
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 98
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 18
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 72
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 51
Dementia 13
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 15
inpatient care 15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD.

Gender
Male 178
Female 246
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 210
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 28
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 32
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 51
Dementia 17
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were emergency care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 101
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD.

Gender
Male 111
Female 152
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 138
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 28
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 44
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 45
Dementia 20
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 199
hospital care 18
inpatient care 18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD.

Gender
Male 176
Female 194
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 190
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 33
Less than 65 125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 51
Dementia 21
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 271
hospital care 100
inpatient care 100

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD.

Gender
Male 232
Female 217
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 258
Black 174
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 133
From 75 to 84 137
85 and over 64
Less than 65 115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 43
Dementia 24
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 89
hospital care 211
inpatient care 211

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD.

Gender
Male 132
Female 151
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 209
Black 61
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 63
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 65
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 67
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 46
Dementia 27
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 32
hospital care 143
inpatient care 143

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 88
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 144
Black 35
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 77
85 and over 33
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 68
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 48
Dementia 28
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 57
inpatient care 57

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD.

Gender
Male 77
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 35
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 15
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 45
Dementia 31
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 39
hospital care 100
inpatient care 100

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD.

Gender
Male 109
Female 111
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 135
Black 73
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 78
85 and over 37
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 30
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 51
Heart Failure 58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 40
Diabetes 55
Dementia 30
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Baltimore, MD were emergency care, hospital care, inpatient care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

emergency care 106
hospital care 76
inpatient care 76
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 133
Ethnicity
Black / African American 93
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 86
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 75
85 and over 30
Less than 65 57
65 to 74 85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 18
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 44
Atrial Fibrillation 25
Cancer 18
Dementia 20

Education & Training

Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Anes/Critical Care Mgt - Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Anes/Critical Care Mgt - Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine (2014)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
University of Maryland Medical System
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Frederick Health
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
MedStar Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven Patrick Tropello, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Avanos Medical $42 DIGESTIVE HEALTH ENDOSCOPY
$42
Baxter Healthcare $41 No Related Product
$41
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $83

Biography

Dr. Steven Tropello specializes in adult critical care and emergency medicine and practices in Baltimore, MD, Towson, MD, and Frederick, MD. His areas of expertise include the following: forearm fracture, endotracheal intubation, and tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion). Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia, Dr. Tropello attended medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. His professional affiliations include the University of Maryland Medical System, Frederick Health, and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.

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